Three Steps to Powerful Prayer in Your Church
A quote from Martin Luther hung in my grandparent’s bedroom when I was younger. It said, “I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.” I remember thinking how backward that seemed to me at the time. If you have so muc…
How Christians Engage with the Public Square
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia: the fear of public places.
This term is normally used when someone is afraid to go into public due to an anxiety disorder. But the word, “Agoraphobia” is associated with ancient Greek culture due to its origin. “Agora” tran…
Resources for the Replant Wife
“You can’t be a pastor! That would make me a pastor’s wife! And I am NOT a pastor’s wife.” These were the very first words I said to my husband after he confessed to me that he felt God was calling him to be a pastor. (Encouraging, I know… Bea…
Crises and Dealing with Change
This week, the Bootcamp sat down with Will Cofield, pastor at Central Baptist Church in York, South Carolina. Will shared some highlights of his ministry over the past 15 years at Central Baptist, where he started as the youth pastor. Throughout his…
Reflecting on the Life and Legacy of Dr. Henry Blackaby
When we talk about “spiritual giants,” few names loom larger than that of Henry Blackaby. His bible study, Experiencing God (co-authored with Claude King), was published in over 75 languages and has sold more than 8 million copies in English since…
Lessons from “Effective Interim Pastors”
In a church’s transitional stages, there is a big difference between an interim who simply fills the pulpit and an interim who is intentional in his ministry during that transition. I have seen interims who are there to simply “fill a hole” during t…
The Power of Partnership
A few weeks ago, my husband Will and I attended the AMS Lab from NAMB in Atlanta, Georgia. Hundreds of pastors and AMS leaders from across the country gathered together to learn more about partnerships and collaboration in revitalizing dying church…
Know Your Context
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” – Peter Drucker.
You may be able to rightly divide the word of God. You may lead people, teams, and organizations. You may care well for those in your congregation. However, without understanding your surroundi…
Creating a Rhythm of Rest and Renewal
“It’s just a busy season.”
“I just need to find a better balance.”
“Once we’re through this, things will slow down.”
“I just need to get back to a normal rhythm.”
If I had a dollar for every time my husband or I have said one of those phrases in th…
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